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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,578.02, 351,317.81 and 141,400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,578.02, 351,317.81 and 141,400.77 is: 195,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,578.02 : 351,317.81 = 141,400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,578.02/351,317.81 = 141,400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,578.02x = 351,317.81 × 141,400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,578.02x = 49,676,608,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676,608,141.71/254,578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,133.14

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